So, you want to grow diamonds… in space…? – How space can be utilised for advanced material growth
The South Wales Materials Association (SWMA) is pleased to announce their February SWMA-IMechE South Wales Panel talk delivered by Dr Ed Smith, Head of Materials Research at Space Forge Ltd,
Space Forge is trying to kick-start the next industrial revolution in space, but why would space be useful for material growth? And why grow diamond in space rather than any other materials? This talk will attempt to answer these questions, focussing on material growth experiments that have been performed in space previously, and going into depth on why the environment is beneficial to crystal growth. Fitting with Space Forge’s initial focus on diamond, this talk will also explain synthetic diamond growth methods and explore the benefits that space-grown diamond could provide to materials industries.
This session will be an hour long with refreshments provided and is open to all. The lecture will take place in at the Swansea University Bay Campus (room to be confirmed), but those that are unable to join in person can watch the session via Zoom. Please book your place by clicking the Book Now button at the top of the page irrespective of how you plan to attend.
For more information please visit the SWMA webpage.
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